Things Are Finally Looking Up For OPPO In Europe
OPPO has been in a patent dispute with Nokia over 5G patents for two years now.
The lawsuit forced OPPO out of key European markets, including Germany.
OPPO has announced that it has signed a joint global licensing agreement with Nokia.
OPPO has been embroiled in a two-year legal battle with Nokia over the use of 5G patents in its devices, a dispute that has hampered the Chinese manufacturer's expansion efforts in Europe. A German court has sided with Nokia, saying OPPO failed to pay the Finnish manufacturer royalties for using patents needed for 5G network standards. The move eventually led to OPPO leaving the German market entirely last year, but after some trials and tribulations, things are finally starting to turn around.
The two brands could not agree on the amount of royalties that Nokia should receive. So OPPO turned to the Chinese court, which, as expected, sided with the Chinese phone brand. Nokia has contested the decision, saying the figures refer only to China and not global markets.
OPPO announced the signing of a global licensing agreement covering Nokia's 5G patents. So, it is clear that both parties managed to reach their suitable amount. OPPO did not disclose the amount, saying only that the agreement resolves all disputes between the two companies.
Other Chinese phone brands have had to do similar deals with Nokia in the past, opening the door for OPPO to sell its devices in Europe again. OPPO hasn't released any other information, but with Mobile World Congress just over a month away, we should hear more about the brand's plans in the region soon. We may also see the global debut of the Find X7 Ultra.
